Anfernee
Anfernee is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Priceless or highly praiseworthy (derived from its connection to Anthony).
Origin and history
Anfernee is a modern American male name created as a phonetic variation of Anthony. It gained widespread national recognition in the 1990s through basketball star Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway. While relatively uncommon today, it remains a distinctive 1990s sports-influenced name.
Popularity in the United States
1,287 babies in the United States have been named Anfernee since 1880. It ranks #3417 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.8 %)
- MS (13.1 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- GA (7.7 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,033 |
| 2000-2010 | 136 |
| 2010-2019 | 57 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named Anfernee
- Anfernee Hardaway: Basketball player, Coach
- Anfernee Simons: Basketball player
- Anfernee Jennings: Football player
Nicknames
Penny, Fern, Anfer
Fun facts
- The name's usage in the United States spiked dramatically following the NBA stardom of Anfernee 'Penny' Hardaway in the mid-1990s.
- Anfernee is a classic example of twentieth-century American name creation, blending elements of Anthony and unique phonetic styling.